Chapter 15: Jacob 1–4
Title
Chapter 15: Jacob 1–4
Manual Title
Book of Mormon Student Manual
Publication Type
Manual Lesson
Lesson
15
Year of Publication
2009
Authors
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Corporate/Institutional)
Pagination
113-121
Publisher
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Place Published
Salt Lake City
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Abstract
Because of pride and exceeding wealth, the Nephites during the time of Jacob succumbed to many sins, particularly the sin of immorality. Feeling the weight of his prophetic calling, Jacob denounced these evil practices and boldly called the people to repentance. When have you witnessed the prophet and other Church leaders speak plainly to share an important message? By understanding the divine mandate of a priesthood leader to give spiritual correction, you will better understand the warning voice of modern-day prophets in an ever-increasingly wicked world.
Note that after teaching the Nephites the consequences of their sins, Jacob turned their attention to the Savior. He taught that we have power to overcome sin and weakness through the grace of Christ. Therefore he asked, “Why not speak of the atonement of Christ … ?” By so doing, we gain “knowledge of a resurrection and the world to come” (Jacob 4:12). Then we can develop a greater appreciation for the gift of redemption from sin and death that the Savior provides.
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